Personal Blog Highlighting Adventures in the Greater Raleigh Parks, Playgrounds & Greenways
After exploring the northernmost section of East Mine Fork Trail, we crossed Strickland Road via the pedestrian access near West Millbrook Middle School to catch up with Honeycutt Creek Trail. Heading east on Strickland Rd, we shortly passed mile marker 3.5 for Honeycutt Creek Trail. Honeycutt Creek Trail was part of the 2003 & 2007 bond referendum that opened … Read more
Why not celebrate Valentine’s Day by exploring a park or program with a loved one? Whether it’s a spouse, friend, or special little one these ideas are sure to entertain and provide fun memories: Paint Your HeART Out at Sertoma Arts Center – Saturday, February 6 from 10:30am-noon; create your own Valentine-inspired artwork on canvas; for … Read more
Before Christmas we headed to the newly opened Abbotts Creek Park, which is adjacent to Abbotts Creek Community Center and Abbotts Creek Elementary School. Abbotts Creek Park is located in northeast Raleigh at 9950 Durant Rd, just down the road from North Wake Landfill. The playground area is fenced-in and has brightly colored play features similar to the playgrounds … Read more
With school out for a few weeks over the holidays are you looking for some activities to keep the kids entertained? Or do you need last minute gift ideas? Check the Leisure Ledger and gift a loved one an experience! From crafts, games, movies and nature hikes, the local parks have fun activities for all ages! … Read more
Cooler temps and lower humidity means that Fall is on it’s way and it couldn’t be a better time to participate in Take a Child Outside Week (TACO), held September 24-30, 2015. Take a Child Outside Week is an national initiative through the NC Museum of Natural Sciences with partner organizations throughout the country. The program emphasizes … Read more
I gave up on making New Year’s resolutions many, many years ago so last year on New Year’s Eve, we started a new tradition of documenting our top 10 moments from the previous year. It was a fun way to recall great memories without the disappointment of forgotten resolutions, and we plan to continue the … Read more
With the fall weather on our heels, it couldn’t be a better time to participate in Take a Child Outside Week (TACO), held September 24-30, 2014. Take a Child Outside Week is an national initiative through the NC Museum of Natural Sciences with partner organizations throughout the country. The program emphasizes outdoor nature activities with children … Read more
Oh, Summer! What began as a daunting three months of partially empty calendars quickly filled with pool trips, swimming lessons, park time with friends, family visits, and so much more. One August morning Ashley started another week-long stint at a City of Raleigh summer camp. I’ve been so pleased with her introduction into the city … Read more
A playground at the landfill…say what?! Yes, the North Wake landfill closed in 2008 and local residents worked with the county to repurpose the closed landfill into a park which now features paved trails, mountain biking trails, a large playground area, pavilion, and access to Abbotts Creek Trail (part of Neuse River Greenway). North Wake Landfill … Read more
With all the recent rainy and snowy weather in Raleigh I wanted to create a list of drop-in activities that I could refer to whenever I’m grasping looking for something to do with little ones in tow. Here’s a starter list of indoor activities outside the house that are guaranteed to educate and entertain the sweet … Read more